piñon jay

noun

1. pinyon jay.

Word History and Origins

Origin of piñon jay¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The second species is found only in the western and north-western portions among the pine forests, and is known as the Pinon Jay or “Camp-robber”—the latter name not very flattering to the bird I must confess.

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